Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) June/July 2018 Aspire Mag Full Issue | Page 80

HOW TO STAY Healthy, Happy and Grounded WHILE RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS BY PAMELA THOMPSON I ’ve had my own businesses since the early 1990’s, and have learned the most valuable lessons from my failures, rather than my successes. Like many entrepreneurs, I am extremely passionate about what I do, AND I want to make a difference in the world. The challenge with being passionate, and wanting to make a big difference, is that you can constantly push yourself to finish that one last “thing”, rather than listening to your body and taking a break. You often feel pulled, and crave guilt-free time for yourself and with friends and family. At times, you may feel like your business is running your life. The stress associated with constantly doing and giving is taking an incredible toll on our bodies, minds, relationships, and our bottom lines. There is a healthier, happier way to do life and I’d like to share some proven strategies and powerful practices to show you how. 80 www.AspireMAG.net | June / July 2018